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enNow Accepting Vacation Reservations For Our 2015 Seasonhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Now-Accepting-Vacation-Reservations-For-Our-2015-Season
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>We are now accepting vacation reservations from&nbsp;guests and groups for our 2015 Season, which runs from May to October. For 2015 we will re-open on May 15th.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Our 2014 vacation season was incredible, making it the best season in Wing Creek Resort's&nbsp;10-year history and we are now gearing up for the 2015 Kootenay Lake vacation season and all the excitement it brings.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In 2014 we hosted our first wedding, 32 honeymoons, two dozen anniversaries, three&nbsp;engagements, two elopements and hundreds of romantic getaways and vacations for fantastic couples from all over North America, the United Kingdom,&nbsp;Europe,&nbsp;Australia and New Zealand. We even found wonderful forever-homes for three adorable&nbsp;stray kittens who now live with guests in Edmonton, Cranbrook and Kelowna!&nbsp;</p>
<p>We were fortunate and thankful to win many awards in 2014 including:&nbsp;</p>
<p>#10 on Trip Advisor's Top 25 Small Hotels in Canada</p>
<p>One of the Top 10 Resort Inns in the World by BedandBreakfast.com</p>
<p>Trip Advisor's Award of Excellence</p>
<p>We worked with more tour operators and travel agents than ever before and made amazing new friends from all over the world. Thank you all for discovering&nbsp;Wing Creek Resort on beautiful Kootenay Lake!</p>
<p>We look forward to offering more Retreats and hosting more Events in 2015.&nbsp;If you would like to schedule a Retreat at Wing Creek Resort, please contact us and we will try our best to accommodate your plans.</p>
<p>Some of the busiest weekends are already filling up fast so please think about booking soon if you are planning your Kootenay Lake vacation&nbsp;on a summer&nbsp;weekend (or anytime in August!).&nbsp;</p>
<p>We look very forward to hosting you at Wing Creek Resort in 2015! Thank you for choosing us, for writing beautiful stories and reviews about us, and for telling your friends and family about us -- and remember to take advantage of our special repeat and referral programs!&nbsp;</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 06 Nov 2014 04:11:07 +0000Wing Creek134 at http://www.wingcreekresort.comhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Now-Accepting-Vacation-Reservations-For-Our-2015-Season#commentsKootenay Lake Early Fall Specialshttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Kootenay-Lake-Fall-Specials
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Reserve your romantic Fall Couples Getaway today and don't miss out on special prices&nbsp;for&nbsp;this unique Kootenay Lake&nbsp;resort:</p>
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<li>3 nights' accommodation in a beautiful&nbsp;Cedarbrook Cottage with woodburning fireplace</li>
<li>1 bottle of BC VQA wine upon arrival</li>
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<p><strong>Just $599</strong> + tax</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">Or book the ultimate&nbsp;relaxing Fall Couples Getaway complete with:</span></p>
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<li>2 nights' lodging in a beautiful Cedarbrook Cottage with woodburning fireplace</li>
<li>2 relaxation massages in our Falling Water Spa</li>
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<p><strong>Just $569</strong> + tax</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">Travelling solo this Fall? Need the perfect place to get away and relax, think, write, draw, meditate or practice yoga?</span></p>
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<li>2 nights' accommodation for one person in a beautiful Cedarbrook Cottage with woodburning fireplace</li>
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<p><strong>Just $279</strong> + tax</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">Early Fall is a wonderful time to explore Kootenay Lake and picturesque Kaslo. Wing Creek Resort is the #1 destination for&nbsp;Kootenay Lake accommodations!&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.wingcreekresort.com/wing-creek-booking.php"><strong>Reserve Now</strong></a> -- limited dates available through Canadian Thanksgiving only!</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:03:58 +0000Wing Creek132 at http://www.wingcreekresort.comhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Kootenay-Lake-Fall-Specials#commentsPlan Your September Getaway Today!http://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Plan-Your-September-Getaway-Today%21
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>It has been a busy summer full of couples' vacations, romantic getaways, anniversaries and more than&nbsp;30 honeymoons&nbsp;here at Wing Creek Resort! Thanks for making this our best August ever!</p>
<p>September weather here is typically just as nice as July and it is a great time to explore our beautiful area. Roads get quieter -- which makes them more fun to drive, whether you are cruising in a car or riding on a motorcycle. We have some of the top motorcycle routes in North America to explore!&nbsp;</p>
<p>Our cool mountain&nbsp;nights mean you can actually enjoy curling up in front of your woodburning fireplace and enjoy the crackle of a REAL fire while sipping a beverage of your choice! Or spend some time at our private beach sunbathing or roasting marshmallows at your private firepit.</p>
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<li>Book a Romance Package and indulge in BC VQA wine, flowers, chocolates and massages in our Falling Water Spa</li>
<li>Book an Adventure Package and enjoy golf, spelunking, kayaking, paddle boarding or wind surfing</li>
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<p>Wildlife viewing is a popular September activity as the bears come out to enjoy the kokanee spawning season and deer, eagles and osprey are always abundant.</p>
<p>Don't miss your chance to enjoy the relaxation and peacefulness of Wing Creek Resort this September!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wingcreekresort.com/wing-creek-booking.php">Reserve your romantic getaway for September today!</a></p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:53:40 +0000Wing Creek131 at http://www.wingcreekresort.comhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Plan-Your-September-Getaway-Today%21#commentsNEW! July Specials at Wing Creek Resort on Kootenay Lakehttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/NEW-July-Specials-at-Wing-Creek-Resort-on-Kootenay-Lake
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Dreaming of a&nbsp;couples' vacation on pristine Kootenay Lake in a vacation cottage in&nbsp;the beautiful BC mountains this summer? It's not too late! Act quickly and you can still enjoy a July vacation rental for couples only. We offer&nbsp;cabin rentals, cottage rentals and vacation home rentals&nbsp;on Kootenay Lake at Wing Creek Resort. Take a look at the&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">July vacation specials we created -- based on input from our guests last summer:</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">July Vacation Deals</span></h2>
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<li>Three nights in a Cedarbrook Cottage for two&nbsp;+ whitewater rafting trip for two ~ $895 + tax</li>
<li>Three nights in a Cedarbrook Cottage for two ~ $525 + tax</li>
<li>Seven nights in the Birchgrove Vacation Home for two couples + golf + cart rentals&nbsp;~ $2895&nbsp;+ tax</li>
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<p>View Wing Creek Resort vacation accommodation details <a href="http://www.wingcreekresort.com/cottages.html">here</a>.</p>
<p>Enjoy the best BC cottage vacation&nbsp;at great discount prices - for couples only!</p>
<p>There is very limited availability for these July specials so please book soon!</p>
<p>250.353.2475</p>
<p>info@wingcreekresort.com</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wingcreekresort.com/wing-creek-booking.php">Reserve Now</a></p>
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</div></div></div>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:58:01 +0000Wing Creek129 at http://www.wingcreekresort.comhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/NEW-July-Specials-at-Wing-Creek-Resort-on-Kootenay-Lake#commentsWing Creek Resort Welcomes the 2014 BC Rural Summit to Kaslohttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Wing-Creek-Resort-Welcomes-the-2014-BC-Rural-Summit
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>A warm welcome to all the <strong>BC Rural Summit </strong>participants -- enjoy your visit&nbsp;to our naturally spectacular area!&nbsp;Call us if you would like to stay at an award-winning vacation resort on Kootenay Lake&nbsp;set in some of the most stunning scenery in the world - Wing Creek Resort - 250-353-2475.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Having discovered this breathtakingly beautiful&nbsp;part of the province&nbsp;10 years ago, we are enthusiastic ambassadors for Kaslo and Kootenay Lake vacations and living. We love to share our secret gems with guests -- great local restaurants or excellent hiking trails, we love to let you in on the secrets!</p>
<p>As an adults-only vacation sanctuary set on 20 acres of prime Kootenay Lake waterfront, we offer an exclusive vacation experience surrounded by Nature -- gorgeous views of the soaring Purcell Mountains and pristine Kootenay Lake, meadows, trails, gardens, an orchard, a mountain stream cascading down to a private beach and so much more. Choose from beautiful cabins / cottages or a fabulous timber frame vacation home.</p>
<p>And if you are in the market for Kootenay Lake real estate and&nbsp;decide this area may be your new home, come talk to us about living at Wing Creek&nbsp;- see floorplans, custom designs, lots,&nbsp;and homes for sale on Kootenay Lake. Experience the magic, the tranquility and all the outdoor activities you can imagine --&nbsp;you can have it all at award-winning Wing Creek Resort on Kootenay Lake! Just a 5-minute drive from Kaslo...experience a natural paradise!</p>
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</div></div></div>Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:49:31 +0000Wing Creek127 at http://www.wingcreekresort.comhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Wing-Creek-Resort-Welcomes-the-2014-BC-Rural-Summit#commentsWing Creek Resort Named In Trip Advisor Top 25 Small Hotels In Canadahttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Wing-Creek-Resort-Named-In-Trip-Advisor-Top-25-Small-Hotels-In-Canada
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Wow! Trip Advisor named us #10 on their list of Top 25 Small Hotels in Canada! This is quite an honour because Trip Advisor is a pretty powerful big deal in the travel and vacation business!&nbsp;</p>
<p>We work hard to provide a unique and very personalized guest experience and our guests appreciate that. And we have some amazing natural splendor to work with: soaring mountains, pristine lake, lush forest, walking trails, private beach, rolling meadows, beautiful orchard, and a delightful mountain stream...just to name a few!</p>
<p>We've added beautiful upscale timberframe cottages with woodburning fireplaces and an increbile vacation home, plus a Retreat Centre, the Falling Water Spa and a gift shop.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">We want to deliver exactly the guest experience you are seeking. </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">If you are coming to Canada for the first time and want to experience the majesty of our beautiful mountains and lakes, in a pristine wilderness environment and be at one with Nature ... we can provide that! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">If you are booking your honeymoon or a very special celebration ...&nbsp;we are a perfect choice and we will make sure every detail is exactly as you wish!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">If you need to get away for a quiet adult-oriented vacation surrounded by amazing hiking, boating and mountain biking ...&nbsp;we can provide that too!</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">​But we know we are not perfect for everyone.&nbsp;Looking for a hectic&nbsp;busy vacation with crowds, busloads of tourists,&nbsp;and hopping nightlife? Looking for a family vacation for you and the kids? Looking for all the big box stores and chain restaurants? This is not the right choice for you!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">But if your soul craves peace and quiet, if you want to be&nbsp;surrounded by Nature at her finest, if you love to explore mountains, caves, and marine parks, if your idea of a perfect boating trip means kayaking unexplored inlets, or even if you'd like to discover BC's founding industries of forestry and mining and explore Victorian architecture from the 1800s still in use today ... now you're speaking our language! Golf? We've got loads of options for you there too. Birdwatching? You'll see bald eagles, heron and ospreys, among many other species.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">Interested? Browse our <a href="http://www.wingcreekresort.com">site</a> or <a href="http://www.wingcreekresort.com/wing-creek-booking.php">reserve your spot in our little piece of paradise today</a>!</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cSmall-g153339#10">Find us on Trip Advisor, along with the other Top Small Hotels in Canada.</a></p>
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</div></div></div>Sun, 04 May 2014 17:14:23 +0000Wing Creek126 at http://www.wingcreekresort.comhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Wing-Creek-Resort-Named-In-Trip-Advisor-Top-25-Small-Hotels-In-Canada#commentsWing Creek Resort Named in Top 10 Resort Inns in the World!http://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Wing-Creek-Resort-Named-In-Top-10-Resort-Inns-In-The-World%21
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>We are thrilled to be named as one of the&nbsp;Top 10 Resort Inns in the world -- and the only Canadian property on the list! Our guests often tell us that we offer exactly what they thought Canada would be like, so we feel we are representing our country well!&nbsp;</p>
<p>The list was published by BedandBreakfast.com, which represents 12,000 vacation properties and 75,000 rooms worldwide.</p>
<p>We are very proud to be representing Canada on this impressive list of award-winning international resort inns. Tourism is the 4th fastest growing industry in the workd, represents about 2% of Canada's GDP and employs about 600,000 Canadians. We are hoping to help grow this industry in our area and our country in our own small way. As a small property operating in a pristine and remote area we constantly strive to create awareness of our resort and this beautiful area.</p>
<p>Wing Creek Resort is recognized as a top resort inn of the world, providing the best travel experience in this category and we are really proud of this achievement.&nbsp;We offer a unique guest experience and provide a level of personalized service that is simply not possible for a large property or a corporate chain to deliver. We love what we do and our guests can tell that we do. We have built this business from the ground up and it reflects our values, such as preserving the environment and the power and beauty of nature, and our passion, such as providing a restorative experience that truly makes a difference to the lives of our guests. Our guestbooks overflow with positive comments and enthusiasm for what we do and one of the&nbsp;most frequent commentst we receive is that we are located in Paradise. We are excited to attract more tourists to our area to enjoy the experience we offer and we're hoping that achievements like this one will help us do just that.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">“These award-winning inns, including Wing Creek Resort, really showcase bed and breakfasts and inns that often become a destination to discover, and not just a place to stay,” says Gregory Sion, general manager of BedandBreakfast.com.&nbsp;“Travelers select bed and breakfasts because they enjoy staying in a one-of-a-kind place that offers not only character, special amenities and unmatched hospitality, but also enables them to discover new experiences.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">As travellers, we seek out these unique off-the-beaten-path experiences ourselves so we are delighted to be able to provide them for our guests from all over the world. Creating an experience that our guests feel is genuinely authentic and immerses them in our local culture is something that we work really hard to provide.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">BedandBreakfast.com, based in Austin, Texas, is owned by HomeAway, Inc, which operates the world's leading online marketplace of vacation rentals. BedandBreakfast.com helps travelers find and book the ideal B&amp;B or small inn through informative descriptions, photos, and more than 210,000 consumer reviews.</span></p>
<p>You can read the full article published by BedandBreakfast.com here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/travelers/awards/2013/top-10-resort-inns">www.bedandbreakfast.com/travelers/awards/2013/top-10-resort-inns</a></p>
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</div></div></div>Sun, 19 Jan 2014 05:26:30 +0000Wing Creek125 at http://www.wingcreekresort.comhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Wing-Creek-Resort-Named-In-Top-10-Resort-Inns-In-The-World%21#commentsThe Perfect Christmas Gifthttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/The-Perfect-Christmas-Gift
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>At this special and festive time of year, one thing can stress us out. Everyone has at least one person on their list who is impossible to buy for. What do they need? What do they want? A Gift Certificate for a stay at Wing Creek Resort or just a relaxing massage at The Falling Water Spa can be the perfect choice!</p>
<p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/facebookcoverxmas.png" style="width: 400px; height: 148px;" /></p>
<p>No need to figure out what size or colour that special person prefers. No worries about allergies. Easy and inexpensive to pop in the mail for those important people in your life who you won't see in person over the holidays.</p>
<p>Every year we are delighted to share our beautiful and restful&nbsp;resort with people who have received a Gift Certificate from a good friend or loved one. They are always honoured by the thought and absolutely delighted with the experience.&nbsp;A thoughtful gift of time in a tranquil and serene natural paradise is hard to beat!</p>
<p>Gift Certificates are available&nbsp;in any denomination you wish so they fit every budget. They can be redeemed for accommodation, spa services or an item in our unique gift shop.&nbsp;If you prefer the price to be a secret we can help with that too. Many people choose to have the Gift Certificate read simply One Night's Stay in a Cedarbrook Cottage or One Relaxation Massage or whatever the actual gift will be.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Easy. Quick. No fuss Christmas shopping. What could be more perfect ... for you and for them! Call or email us today and we'll help you find perfect gifts for that special someone on your list!</p>
<p>250.353.2475 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;info@wingcreekresort.com</p>
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</div></div></div>Wed, 27 Nov 2013 20:14:55 +0000Wing Creek119 at http://www.wingcreekresort.comhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/The-Perfect-Christmas-Gift#commentsWing Creek at Kris Kringle Craft Fair in Nanaimohttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Wing-Creek-at-Kris-Kringle-Craft-Fair-in-Nanaimo
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>If you're in Nanaimo, do some Christmas shopping and&nbsp;visit our booth at&nbsp;the huge Kris Kringle craft fair Thursday Nov&nbsp;14th - Sunday Nov&nbsp;17th!</p>
<p>We will be represented at this 20th annual event along with about 150 other high quality craft vendors from across British Columbia.<img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/kris_kringle_poster_2013.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 464px;" /></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong> Beban Park Centre, 2300 Bowen Rod, Nanaimo, BC</p>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong>Thursday 12 - 9pm, Friday 10am&nbsp;- 9pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm</p>
<p>Gift items and stocking stuffers from our Gift Shop, including many jams and jellies made from fruit from our orchard, will be for sale.&nbsp;With over 150 fruit trees on the resort, we have ample supply to make a complete line of delicious jams and jellies: plum, pear, apple, and asian pear.</p>
<p>The Grand Prize is a flight for two anywhere WestJet flies. Other prizes include a $1000 shopping spree, getaways and over $10,000 in door prizes.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">Get&nbsp;into the Christmas spirit at Kris Kringle and d</span>rop by our booth and enter a contest to win a free stay for two at Wing Creek Resort!</p>
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</div></div></div>Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:38:26 +0000Wing Creek118 at http://www.wingcreekresort.comhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Wing-Creek-at-Kris-Kringle-Craft-Fair-in-Nanaimo#commentsBusy Thanksgiving Weekend Aheadhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Busy-Thanksgiving-Weekend-Ahead
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Our October long weekend is shaping up to be a busy one, fueled by great&nbsp;weather plus the popular Kaslo Rainbow Fishing Derby. There is much to be thankful for after a great summer of hosting tourists from all over the world -- including people from continents and countries we've never previously hosted! Thank you all for choosing Wing Creek Resort for all your vacations, getaways and special celebrations!</p>
<p>The Rainbow&nbsp;derby runs Oct 12 - 14 with awards on Monday at 1pm featuring some pretty amazing&nbsp;prizes:</p>
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<li>First Prize: $4000</li>
<li>Second Prize: $2000</li>
<li>Third Prize: $1000</li>
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<p>The derby is keeping many of our guests and all of our local charter companies and boat rentals busier than ever!</p>
<p>We still have a cottage or two available but we are filling up fast, so don't miss out if you need a quiet, adult-focused Thanksgiving getaway this weekend!</p>
<p>Wing Creek Resort &nbsp;250.353.2475 &nbsp;www.wingcreekresort.com</p>
<p>Check out our great new online tour at&nbsp;:&nbsp; <a href="http://goo.gl/R1LhaQ">http://goo.gl/R1LhaQ</a></p>
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</div></div></div>Wed, 09 Oct 2013 18:59:45 +0000Wing Creek117 at http://www.wingcreekresort.comhttp://www.wingcreekresort.com/blog/Busy-Thanksgiving-Weekend-Ahead#comments